Assistant Athletic Director, Football Operations (Athletics)
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Dec 20, 2024
Expired Date: Jan 01, 2025QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$80,000-$150,000/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Assistant Athletic Director, Football Operations (Athletics)
Posting Number
req21502
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Assistant Athletic Director, Football Operations (Athletics)
Posting Number
req21502
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Main Campus
Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
This position will focus on the execution of the daily operations of all aspects of the University of Arizona Football Program.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff on the daily operations of the Football Program.
Manage the organization of all planning and execution of Team Travel.
Manage the reporting of all RARA and CARA activities to Compliance.
Primary Contact and managing all aspects of the use of TeamWorks Software.
Manage all aspects of In-Coming Student-Athlete logistics in collaboration with Recruiting, Academic Services, and Life Skills.
Assist the Associate Athletic Director, Football with Football Specific Rookie Orientation planning and execution.
Coordinate all Community Service initiatives on behalf of the Football Program with the Hall of Champions, and any off-campus affiliate.
Coordinate all Chapel / Fellowship needs with FCA during the playing season.
Ensure that all Practice Policies are maintained on behalf of the Head Coach.
Coordinate all Practice Logistics with Equipment, Training and Video Staff (on and off-campus).
Work with the Program Nutritionist in the coordination of vendor provided team meals.
Oversee all relative logistics related to camp planning and execution.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to academic and athletic success.
Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
One year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree.
One year of Experience in a Division I/Power 4 Football Program or equivalent.
Experience in organizing multiple programs for a unit.
Rank
Tenure Information
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Athletics
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$80,000 - $150,000
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Ben Thienes
Associate Athletic Director, Football Administration
bthienes@arizona.edu
520-621-2043
Open Date
12/19/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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